The Prospect Mansion & Loft is a two unit Mansion centrally located in the heart of Milwaukee's arts and entertainment district. Just steps away from the lakefront and some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, bars and shops. With 2 kitchens, 11 Bedrooms and 5.5 Baths, the home comfortably accommodates groups of up to 30, including small weddings and corporate gatherings. The main floor is set to entertain with a grand foyer that spills into a living room, study, and large dining room.
Truly a beautifully preserved piece of Milwaukee's history!
Just a short walk to Milwaukee's lakefront. Allowing easy access to the cities parks, Summerfest grounds and lakefront activities.
In addition to what was described above - the main floor also includes a newly updated, fully stocked kitchen with 2 butlers pantries. One half bath and one bedroom complete the first floor.
The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Floor 3 of the home includes a kitchen/dining/living areas as well as 2 bedrooms and the 2 bathrooms.
Floor 4 of the home is a loft and is open to the below floor. It has 2 bedroom areas but does not have closed doors to either room.
Please note that this is a duplex (and 2 separate listings for us) but you will have sole access to the entire home (both units) via an internal stairwell.
There are 4 private parking spaces behind the home.
We will provide a check in code the morning of your stay.
Other things to note
History of the home: The Willard Merrill House was built in 1889.
The residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has a unique history, and was used for a variety of purposes in the past. Mr. Merrill, who ordered the construction of the home, was a Wisconsin legislator and Vice President at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company. He moved to Milwaukee from Rome and paid $7,000 for the construction. Later, it housed The Association of Catholic Women and was used as their clubhouse and offices. The home was most recently owned by Leon Travanti, a retired UWM art professor, who is well-known locally for his Circus Parade posters.